Some evacuations were ordered Tuesday for people living around Lake Lure in Rutherford County because of the Party Rock Fire burning in the area.
To see slideshow of pictures of the fire, click here.
The North Carolina town’s website said the evacuations were limited to the Quail Ridge area and the Huntington Road area of Rumbling Bald Resort.
The website said emergency personnel were going door to door in those areas to evacuate residents.
The number of homes affected by the limited evacuation is between 25 and 35, the website said.
The website listed the following as affected roads:
Blue Bird Road, Raptor Court, Bold Road, Bold Court, Knob Lane, Bald Mountain Crescent, Glade Court, Swallow Lane, Big Rock Lane, Cardinal Road, Crow Road, Ravenwoods Court, Hummingbird Court, Thrush Court and Highlands Road.
Due to outdoor conditions and general health hazards, the lake is closed to public access and all commercial businesses on the lake have been asked to suspend business until further notice, according to the website.
Rumbling Bald Resort is providing temporary housing for evacuees, according to the website. Evacuated residents are asked to call 828-694-3046 to reserve a space.
About 20 engine companies from Rutherford, Polk, Henderson and McDowell counties were planning to begin structure protection of the homes in the evacuation area, town officials reported Tuesday night.
Crews planned to begin additional back burns to create additional fire lines and breaks, the website said.
"Air drops of fire retardant will continue this evening in an effort to stop the fire from moving any further toward Rumbling Bald Resort," the website said. "The Forest Service is also working with local water systems in to ensure that ample water supplies are available to firefighters."
Food and water donations are being accepted at the following locations:
-Lake Lure Fire Department-Lake Lure Town Hall-Ingles-Lake Lure Classical Academy-Lake Lure Coffee (across from the public beach)

LAKE LURE, N.C. —

Some evacuations were ordered Tuesday for people living around Lake Lure in Rutherford County because of the Party Rock Fire burning in the area.

Due to outdoor conditions and general health hazards, the lake is closed to public access and all commercial businesses on the lake have been asked to suspend business until further notice, according to the website.

Rumbling Bald Resort is providing temporary housing for evacuees, according to the website. Evacuated residents are asked to call 828-694-3046 to reserve a space.

About 20 engine companies from Rutherford, Polk, Henderson and McDowell counties were planning to begin structure protection of the homes in the evacuation area, town officials reported Tuesday night.

"Air drops of fire retardant will continue this evening in an effort to stop the fire from moving any further toward Rumbling Bald Resort," the website said. "The Forest Service is also working with local water systems in to ensure that ample water supplies are available to firefighters."

Food and water donations are being accepted at the following locations: